This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
What's nearby
Hwangnidan-gil Road - 11 min walk
Daereungwon Royal Tomb - 13 min walk
Cheomseongdae - 2 min drive
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond - 3 min drive
Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - 3 min drive
Getting around
Gyeongju Station - 17 min walk
Ulsan (USN) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
남싸이 태국쌀국수 - 2 min walk
Hongsi Korean Table - 3 min walk
홍시한정식 - 3 min walk
Too Bbul - 3 min walk
경주 아랫시장 - 3 min walk
About this property
Sono Hotel
Hotel with free parking, near Hwangnidan-gil Road
Sono Hotel offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sono Hotel also features an elevator, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gyeongju hotel.
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Storage area for luggage
Lift
Smoking in designated areas
Microwave in a common area
Fridge in a common area
Televisions come with pay-per-view films. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.
Languages
English, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
No housekeeping
Accessibility
Lift
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels
Entertainment
Pay films
TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Laundry detergent
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
We should mention
Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.
Property is also known as
Sono Gyeongju
Sono Hotel
Sono Hotel Gyeongju
Sono Hotel Hotel
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Sono Hotel Hotel Gyeongju
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Sono Hotel?
Sono Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Sono Hotel?
Yep, Sono Hotel has a free self car park.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sono Hotel?
No, Sono Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Are pets allowed at Sono Hotel?
No, pets are not allowed.
Sono Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
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The property was with typical amenities for a motel and not a hotel. Frustrated what we got with the price that we paid. Definitely over-priced and poor quality place to stay. Try to stay away from it. You could got much better place at different location or other apps comparing the price that we paid using expedia
The hotel is a sleezy, smelly and a bit scary. The towels provided are hand towels. The amenities pack provided comes with condoms. The room smells of smoke and feels unclean. There is no lobby. Our room looked nothing like the pictures. The staff are really rude and unhelpful. The location is pretty good, but was not enough to stay the second night we had booked.
Relatively close to the bus terminal and near the local market. The room was o.k. but the corridor is dark and odd. The front desk is a small hole near the garage. The main entrance is throuth the garage. The recepcionists don't speak English. Breakfast is very poor and there is no place to sit and eat. All that feels strange and a bit sleazy. But in overall it was o.k.
iris
6/10 Okay
Chris, Vancouver, BC
16 Oct 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Love Hotel yes, but still a good value.
Even though the sign says Sono Business Hotel it is indeed a love motel as the neon exterior and interior light show will attest. As such you have to be realistic as to what to expect during your stay. These places are all about privacy so yes the lobby is tiny with a very small window to see the staff. And yes the staff will speak very limited English as they deal almost exclusively with Koreans and even then rarely even see them for again the privacy of the guests. Having said that the guys helped me as best they could. If you need tourist information, then use the very helpful information kiosks at both the train station and bus station. The location is very good - close to bus and train and two local markets.
As a love motel don't expect a fridge, closet or hangers. My room however wasn't as new as depicted on the Expedia site but was still good. The room was big, very clean had a big TV and computer. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was great. One big plus was that they give you a free mobile internet modem to take with you - awesome if you don't have data on your phone. They have toast and coffee in the morning. Good value for the money as long as you're realistic about what to expect.
The location near the heart of downtown Gyeongju was perfect for visiting the market, the mounds, restaurants and easy to access bus route to the temple and grotto. The beds were typical Korean firm mattress and the bathrooms were the Korean tubless variety but you had everything you needed and the rooms were clean. Good choice for ease on the pocketbook.